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Working with Residential Aged Care Facilities
The Royal Commission into Aged Care has highlighted the challenges Residential Aged Care Facilities face in continuing to provide support and care to older people. These challenges cannot be overcome alone, and Geriatric Care Australia (GCA) aims to provide specialised medical support through two ways:
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Geriatrician Support
Our geriatricians provide on-site consultative services with no fee (bulk-billed). They conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments with a specialised focus on:
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Advanced care planning
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Medication review and rationalization, particularly antipsychotics
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Comprehensive behavioral support management plans
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Falls risk evaluation
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Facilitating family discussions on patient goals of care
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End-of-life planning
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Chronic pain management
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Diagnosis and management of cognitive and mental health conditions
These consultative services are available on a regular basis—depending on the needs of the facility. For patients admitted for respite care, our geriatricians ensure they remain connected with a community-based geriatrician for ongoing continuity of care.
Through data collection and research, GCA provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by residents in aged care facilities, collaborating to develop a unified, patient-centred management plan. This ensures a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care.
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Multi-Disciplinary Care Offering
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Starting in Sydney this year, GCA is partnering with facilities (RACFs) to deliver specialist aged care clinical services that support compliance with aged care standards, and support facility staff and residents. Our multidisciplinary team of General Practitioners (GPs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Geriatricians provide on-site and remote healthcare solutions tailored to the needs of facilities and its residents. Services can include:
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Primary Care
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New Admissions
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Acute Care
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Behavioural Management
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Mental Health
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Consumer Dignity
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Skin Integrity
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Medication Reviews
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Infection Control
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Chronic Disease Management
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Frailty Management
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Falls Management
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End of Life Care
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​Geriatrician Care
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments
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Post-Hospital Discharge Care
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Education and Training
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Staff CPD Education
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Consumer Education
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Compliance
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Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings
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Adherence to QI and STAR Ratings
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Oversight & Handover
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Outcome Measures
